Cleaning Of Water Separation Valves On The Air Intake System - Ford F-MAX User Manual

MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
Engine
Cleaning of water separation valves on
the air intake system
There are 3 valves for separation of
water and dust in the air intake system
of your vehicle. It is important that
these valves are maintained once per
month to ensure their correct operation.
These maintenance operations shall be
performed as follows:
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Air outlet valve (1) is shaped like a plug.
Without removing the valve, ensure that
the dust and mud is cleaned by scraping
the edges of the plug slightly.
Press on the air fi lter valve (1) and fi lter
inlet pipe valve (3) from their external
surfaces and ensure that the dust and
mud inside the valves is drained.
Normal position of the valves is the
closed position. Do not leave the valves at
continously open position.
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